"Mouthwatering" kebabs get skewered at this "authentic" Afghan trio hailed for "flavorful", "substantial" grub for "bargain-basement" dough; "no-frills" service and "dark", "nothing to write home about" settings are the downsides.
Afghan Kebab House Restaurant Review:
Snag a table at this diminutive Afghani restaurant and you’ll be rewarded with tasty food at a low price. We suggest the spit-roasted meats --- chicken, lamb, beef and fish --- that cook slowly over open grills. With a splash of one of the homemade hot sauces, the kebabs with rice are a good Midtown bargain. The vegetarian combination of two vegetables, rice and bread is a hit, too. Kabuli...
You’ll find Afghan Kebab Houses all over the city. Are they related? Who knows, but I like this one best for its heaping plates of first-rate Middle Eastern fare. Kebabs are the first order of business: All are pleasing, but my favorite is the sultani, chunks of ground lamb marinated in aromatic spices and broiled over wood coals with green peppers and tomatoes. The tikka kebab, in lamb or...
Editorial Review:
Though kebabs (meat and fish) are a main feature of the menu, the restaurant also has fish stew, steak and a vegetarian plate.